Teens from Southern Colorado volunteer to talk to other teens on the TEENLINE. The Teen Volunteers are here to help YOU – the CALLER – anonymously. The Teen Volunteers are between the ages of 15 to 19 -- boys and girls.

You may call about:
Ideas for School Projects • Upset • Need to Vent • Relationship Problems

Questions/Help With: drugs/alcohol, peer pressure, bullies, gossip, dating, friends,
trouble with friends, family issues, trouble with boyfriend or girlfriend, school problems, depression, suicidal thoughts and community resources. If you or a friend are feeling overwhelmed, depressed or suicidal - LET US HELP YOU! CALL! You are not alone.
School issues, dress codes, or fun ideas – call us and share information.

 

LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGER SIGNS!

1. A PREVIOUS SUICIDE ATTEMPT: Many teens who commit suicide have attempted before.

2. VERBAL THREATS: Statements such as: "You'd be better off without me," or "I wish
I were dead" should always be taken seriously.

3. CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR: Normally active teens may become withdrawn and cautious teens may start taking unusual risks. All sudden changes of behavior (good or bad) should be questioned.

4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Some suicide attempts/thoughts can be linked to alcohol and drug use.

5. SIGNS OF DEPRESSION: These may include changes in eating and sleeping habits, anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness and guilt, deep sadness, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can also look like rage, anger, aggressiveness and self-hate.

6. PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL: A dramatic drop in grades, falling asleep in class, emotional outbursts, irritable and moody behavior that is unusual for that teen.

7. THEMES OF DEATH: A desire to end one's life may show up in the person's artwork, poetry, essays, letters and music they listen to obsessively, etc….

If you or your friends are showing these warning signs of depression and thoughts of suicide ---GET HELP!

 

The TEENLINE is your HELPLINE

We are good listeners. We can tell you what can help! We can keep you anonymous and still get your friend help. We really do care and we are a SAFE HELPLINE. We can give you information and resources. TRUST US TO HELP YOU! And if you want some FUN IDEAS or to CHAT WITH TEENS --- CALL US---- WE ARE YOUR TALK RESOURCE!